2017.042.002A/B

Object Title
Pair of Earrings
Measurements
5/8 x 9/16 x 3/16 in (1.6 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm)
Creation Date
3rd Millennium BCE
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in honor of Gail Habif
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/36590/pair-of-earrings?ctx=5757fde9d5b794b119fe4d7741b055b7853dac35&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
With Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York.
Exhibition Information
Michael C. Carlos Museum Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art, November 10, 2018 - Present
Publication Information
Unpublished
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The Carlos continues to conduct provenance research on this object and all our collections.

2017.042.001A/B

Object Title
Pair of Spiral Hair Rings
Measurements
1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in (3.5 x 3.2 x 1 cm)
Creation Date
3rd Millennium BCE
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in honor of Gail Habif
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/36589/pair-of-spiral-hair-rings?ctx=1fc5d11774cf87106c1531a63ffdeb7d93fe8e86&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
With Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York.
Exhibition Information
Michael C. Carlos Museum Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art, November 10, 2018 - Present
Publication Information
Unpublished
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The Carlos continues to conduct provenance research on this object and all our collections.

2010.027.001

Object Title
Head of a Deity
Measurements
4 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 3 3/8 in (11.4 x 9.2 x 8.6 cm)
Creation Date
1894-1600 BCE
Credit Line
Partial gift in memory of Renee D. Beningson and partial gift of the Forward Arts Foundation
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/27389/head-of-a-deity?ctx=151b2ebedc7ce95c6a3f33146d13ac5bcae883e4&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
Ex private collection, United States, 1970s. Ex coll. Renee D. Beningson (1931-2006) [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, acquired New York, 1985. Purchased by MCCM from Antiquarium, Ltd., New York, New York, 2010.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, May 15, 2013 - February 12, 2018;
Michael C. Carlos Museum Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art, November 10, 2018 - Present
Publication Information
Michael C. Carlos Museum: Highlights of the Collections (Atlanta: Michael C. Carlos Museum, 2011), 33.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Object reported to have been in the United States since the 1970s. The Carlos continues to do provenance research on this object and all our collections.

2009.015.001

Object Title
Face Inlay
Measurements
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in (6.4 x 6.4 cm)
Creation Date
2900-2350 BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Astrop
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/26265/face-inlay?ctx=7bd8bb4505c0ced92bd41c08d023c43b140c768b&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
Ex private collection, Middle East. Ex private collection, United States, from 1981. Purchased by MCCM from Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, 2009.
Exhibition Information
Recent Acquisitions, Michael C. Carlos Museum, March 31 - September 10, 2009;
MCCM Permanent Collection Gallery, May 15, 2013 - February 12, 2018;
Michael C. Carlos Museum Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art, November 10, 2018 - Present
Publication Information
Unpublished
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The Carlos continues to do provenance research on this object and all our collections.

2002.024.001

Object Title
Beaded Necklace
Measurements
21 1/2 in (54.6 cm)
Creation Date
4000-3750 BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ridley
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
Ex old private collection. Purchased by MCCM from Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, 2002.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2001 - February 12, 2018
Publication Information
Unpublished
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
On loan to museum from 2001.

2002.023.001

Object Title
Beaded Necklace with Pendant of Joined Circles
Measurements
19 1/2 in (49.5 cm)
Creation Date
early 3rd Millennium BCE
Credit Line
Gift of International Business Machines Corporation and Judy and Bill Cottle
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
Ex old private collection. Purchased by MCCM from Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, 2002.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2001 - February 12, 2018
Publication Information
Unpublished
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
On loan to museum from 2001.

2002.022.001

Object Title
Beaded Necklace with Pomegranate Pendant
Measurements
17 in (43.2 cm)
Creation Date
2000-1600 BCE
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
Acquired by MCCM from Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, 2002.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2001 - February 12, 2018
Publication Information
Unpublished
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
On loan to museum from 2001. Gifted in 2002.

2002.021.001

Object Title
Beaded Necklace
Measurements
23 in (58.4 cm)
Creation Date
2340-2285 BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Margie Koenig
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
Ex old private collection. Purchased by MCCM from Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, 2002.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2001 - February 12, 2018
Publication Information
Unpublished
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
On loan to museum in 2001.

2002.020.001

Object Title
Double Strand Choker Necklace
Measurements
15 in (38.1 cm)
Creation Date
2340-2285 BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Joan Sammons
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Before 700 CE for ancient Near Eastern art
Provenance Information
Ex old private collection. Purchased by MCCM from Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, 2002.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2001 - February 12, 2018
Publication Information
Unpublished
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
On loan to object from 2001.

2002.018.001

Object Title
Beaded Necklace with Pendants of Peacocks, Fruit, and Floral Designs
Measurements
27 in (68.6cm)
Creation Date
3rd Millennium BCE
Credit Line
Gift of Sally and Joe Gladden in honor of Monique Seefried, 2002 Woolford B. Baker Service Award recipient
Museum Contact
ashanle@emory.edu
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
https://collections.carlos.emory.edu/objects/8923/beaded-necklace-with-pendants-of-peacocks-fruits-and-flora?ctx=273009e4527ea13d7dac5f30c74cd78ad4b92885&idx=0
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Prior to 700 CE for objects from ancient Near East
Provenance Information
Ex old private collection. Purchased by MCCM from Joseph Coplin and Robin Beningson [Antiquarium, Ltd.], New York, New York, 2002.
Exhibition Information
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2001 - February 12, 2018
Michael C. Carlos Museum Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art, November 10, 2018 - Present
Publication Information
Unpublished
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
On loan to the museum from 2001.
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